Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss! Are Higher Fares For Solo Travel Here To Stay?
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Jun 4, 2025 In a lively discussion, the team tackles the recent move by Southwest Airlines to introduce bag fees and the fallout for elite members. They share their excitement over snagging a business class deal to Africa with Etihad. The conversation shifts to the controversial new fare models for solo travelers, sparking debates on fairness in pricing. Listeners also get insights into navigating international transfers in Toronto and innovative travel tech like Touchless ID Precheck. Expect humor and practical advice woven throughout their travel tales!
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Richard's Camping and Family Travels
- Richard Kerr shared a fun family camping trip where they enjoyed an Alpine coaster despite high ride fees.
- He also described his busy travel schedule alongside his wife's mommy-daughter cruise.
Asia Award Flights Are Scarce
- Finding business class award flights to Asia is hard and often expensive currently.
- A 110,000 SkyMiles one-way deal to Seoul offers a rare reasonable value despite not departing from every city.
Emily's First Solo Award Booking
- Richard's wife Emily was confused but excited trying to book award flights for herself after years of him managing miles.
- It highlighted how complicated booking award travel still is for most people.